Backgrounds, Wood, Section cut through timer showing rings and growth pattern.

Backgrounds, Wood, Section cut through timer showing rings and growth pattern.

Backgrounds, Wood, Section cut through timer showing rings and growth pattern.

Backgrounds, Wood, Section cut through timer showing rings and growth pattern.

Ireland, County Sligo, Ben Bulben Forest Walk, Tree rings on a recently felled tree. Carney

Close view of sawn tree trunk showing the saw's marks and woodworm holes in the bark as it decays. Stem of bramble starting to grow over it.